# Wellness Check Help - Texas ## National Wellness Check Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support and wellness checks by connecting individuals with trained counselors. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - **Text:** "NAMI" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://nami.org](https://nami.org/) - **Description:** Provides information, resources, and emotional support for mental health crises. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## Statewide Wellness Check Services - **Texas Health and Human Services - Mental Health Crisis Services** - **Phone:** 2-1-1 or call the crisis hotline for your local mental health authority - **Website:** [https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services) - **Description:** Provides information on mental health services and connects individuals to local crisis hotlines for immediate assistance. - **2-1-1 Texas** - **Phone:** 2-1-1 - **Website:** [https://www.211texas.org/](https://www.211texas.org/) - **Description:** A free, anonymous social service hotline available 24/7, connecting individuals to various health and human services, including mental health resources. ## Local Wellness Check Resources by Region/City ### Austin - **Integral Care 24/7 Crisis Helpline** - **Phone:** (512) 472-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://integralcare.org/en/247-crisis-helpline/](https://integralcare.org/en/247-crisis-helpline/) - **Description:** Provides immediate support for mental health crises, including wellness checks and intervention services. ### Dallas - **Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas - 24-hour Crisis Line** - **Phone:** (214) 828-1000 - **Website:** [https://www.sccenter.org/programs-and-services/24-hour-crisis-line/](https://www.sccenter.org/programs-and-services/24-hour-crisis-line/) - **Description:** Offers crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress. ### Houston - **Mental Health America of Greater Houston - Crisis Hotlines** - **Phone:** 9-1-1 for emergencies; 9-8-8 for suicide and crisis lifeline - **Website:** [https://mhahouston.org/get-help/gh-national-hotlines/](https://mhahouston.org/get-help/gh-national-hotlines/) - **Description:** Provides information on national and local crisis hotlines for immediate mental health support. ## Online and Remote Wellness Check Options - **Telehealth Mental Wellness Services** - **Website:** [https://mentalhealthtx.org/](https://mentalhealthtx.org/) - **Description:** Offers remote mental health services, including virtual counseling and wellness checks, accessible statewide. - **Virtual Mental Health Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.namitexas.org/online-support-groups](https://www.namitexas.org/online-support-groups) - **Description:** Provides online support groups for individuals seeking mental health support and community connection. ## How to Request a Wellness Check 1. **Call your local non-emergency police department line:** - **Phone:** Use the non-emergency number for your local police department. - **Description:** Request a wellness check for a loved one or individual in need. Provide the operator with your full name, phone number, and as many details about your concerns as possible. 2. **Contact local social services or health organizations:** - **Phone:** Reach out to local mental health authorities or crisis hotlines. - **Description:** Many offer wellness checks as part of their crisis response services. 3. **Reach out to trusted community or religious organizations:** - **Description:** Many churches, temples, and community groups can help connect you with resources and may assist in wellness checks. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Texas Health and Human Services at 2-1-1 or visit [https://www.hhs.texas.gov/](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/)._